“Time is not measured by clocks, but by moments.” Susan J. DecuirBefore I knew God I followed the teachings of Gestalt; but after a while the philosophy of self-centeredness was so dry I was searching for something more. I used to say to myself, “There has to be more to life than this.” Then, just days before I came to know and love Christ, I had what could be called a life-threatening close call. In that split-second at that point of danger, it was as if time stood still and a sentence went through my head: “I did not intend for you to die here; you have something to do in your life that you have not done yet.” Since at that time I did not attend church or read the Bible or pray, hearing these words as if they were spoken to me by someone else, was quite a shock...so much so that I had to pull off the road to recover. Then I had to explain to my passenger why I was too startled to drive—even the close call didn’t warrant this response. A few minutes later we were back on the road again, but not as if nothing had happened. In that moment my life changed forever. Since developing my relationship with the Triune God, I have many times wondered, “Have I done what I was intended to do yet?” I assume it was something that would affect the life, or lives, of others for the better, or, in some way further the Kingdom of God…but I can never be sure. So, I have gotten into the habit of focusing on the moments, moments that will help others or in some way leave a legacy for those who come after me. But I don’t dwell on the past moments; I’m always looking to the next moment. Since I’m still alive, there must still be something more that I'm intended to do. You may not have had a life-threatening close call, or a sentence inserted into your thoughts, but have you considered what God has intended for you to accomplish in your lifetime? Do you look at the opportunities before you as to how they will affect others, or God’s Kingdom? What can you do today that will make a ‘special moment’ in the life of someone else? Lord, thank You for giving my life purpose. Amen. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 What are your thoughts? Libby Note: Susan J. Decuir, (1947- ) an author of My Stories: A Christian Worldview. Susan lives in Carrollton, Texas, with her husband Ron, and enjoys reading, playing with her grandchildren, exercising, and sharing the gospel with those who will listen.
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